(51A) Chilean Crocus 'Leichtlinii'

These small bulbs are big on show. The blooms open wide, around 3-4 cm. They have a large white eye that graduates to a pale to deepening, sky blue border. There is more white than your average Chilean Blue Crocus. Each bulb sends up one to two flowers and averages two leaves and up to two flowers. The flowers stems grow to 10cm. The leaves of ‘Leichtlinii’ are wider than the species. If their beauty wasn’t enough, they also have a soft, sweet fragrance. They grow best in sharply drained soil in rock gardens or pots where they can be appreciated. The bulbs will multiply by division and can be also propagated by seed. Plant 5cm deep in full sun to light shade. They like winter water and to remain relatively dry in dormancy. Endemic to the Andes in Chile, they grow best in cool climates. Ensure you protect them from slugs and snails, they aren’t cheap and you don’t want waste them for fodder. In saying that while are a little pricy when you see them bloom we doubt you will regret their purchase.

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